Asset Reliability & Maintenance Manager at BlueScope Coated Products North America

Company Description
Coated Products North America (CPNA) is part of the BlueScope group of companies located in 12 countries and employs over 14,000 employees. As a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions, principally focused on the global building and construction industry, we believe that our people are our strength. Having a diverse and inclusive workplace enables us to improve our capability and ensure continued, sustainable success.

Asset Reliability & Maintenance Manager

Tacoma, WA or West Sacramento, CA

We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment visa.

Welcome to ASC Profiles.
Our team of 200 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.

We love what we do. We’re a leading steel manufacturer offering superior metal roofing, siding and decking solutions delivered with exceptional customer experience – building beautiful, strong and sustainable communities. Our brands include ASC Building Products, ASC Steel Deck and AEP Span.

We sit alongside our colleagues at Steelscape as part of NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.

Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization.

Joining the ASC Profiles team means you’ll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future.

Primary Purpose & Value of the Department & Position

The Asset Reliability & Maintenance Manager provides strategic and hands-on leadership for all maintenance and reliability functions across multiple ASC manufacturing locations. This role integrates maintenance operations, asset reliability improvement, and capital project execution to ensure equipment and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Acting as the key technical leader within ASC Operations, this position drives preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs, coordinates equipment upgrades and capital improvements, and maintains technical documentation and reliability standards. The role is foundational to BlueScope’s Zero Harm culture, embedding safety and compliance into every decision, process, and work practice.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Asset Reliability & Technical Leadership – Lead initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and performance through data-driven analysis, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement. Provide technical direction for equipment modifications, system upgrades, and performance optimization, ensuring all work adheres to safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintenance Strategy & Execution – Develop and lead a multi-site maintenance program integrating preventive, predictive, and corrective activities. Supervise teams in daily and planned maintenance, prioritize work orders, and manage CMMS data integrity. Ensure maintenance execution reflects Zero Harm standards and reliability best practices.
• Capital Projects & Facility Improvements – Lead or support the design, installation, and commissioning of new or replacement production and utility equipment. Collaborate with operations and corporate engineering to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Standards, Documentation & Compliance – Maintain technical documentation, asset drawings, maintenance standards, and reliability procedures. Ensure all systems comply with safety codes, environmental regulations, and corporate governance requirements. Drive consistent adherence to SOPs and preventive maintenance procedures.
• People Leadership & Development – Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance and reliability personnel across ASC locations. Build cross-functional skillsets through structured training, certification, and multi-craft development programs. Promote accountability, technical growth, and team safety leadership.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Promote a culture of continuous improvement leveraging Lean, TPM, and reliability-centered maintenance principles. Introduce new technologies and digital tools for predictive maintenance, performance monitoring, and data-based decision-making.
• Financial & Resource Management – Manage maintenance and reliability budgets (OPEX and CAPEX). Optimize spare parts inventory and procurement processes, manage service contracts, and evaluate ROI on reliability and improvement projects. Ensure all financial decisions support safety, sustainability, and cost efficiency.

Authority & Decision-Making

• Authorize maintenance priorities, resource allocation, and work order execution across ASC sites.
• Approve purchase orders, spare parts, vendor and contractor utilization within DOA.
• Develop and justify CEAs for maintenance and reliability projects.
• Assign work and training to maintenance and reliability teams.
• Approve updates to maintenance procedures, PM plans, and technical standards.
• Ensure compliance with all EHS, safety, and regulatory frameworks.

Tools / Systems / Resources Required

• CMMS (SAP or equivalent) – Maintenance scheduling, work order management, performance analytics
•  MS Project / Excel / Power BI – Budgeting, reporting, KPI tracking
• AutoCAD / Drawings – Equipment layouts and facility documentation
•  Reliability Tools – RCA, FMEA, condition monitoring, criticality analysis
•  Communication Platforms – Outlook, Teams, SharePoint

Education & Experience Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
• 10+ years of combined maintenance and reliability experience in heavy industrial environments, including 3–5 years of leadership or multi-site responsibility.
• Demonstrated success in implementing reliability-based maintenance programs.
• Experience with CMMS systems, capital planning, and project delivery.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt certification.
• Proven track record in facility or equipment modernization initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Reliability Leadership: Deep understanding of asset management, reliability engineering, and performance improvement.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in mechanical/electrical systems, utilities, and control systems.
• Safety Leadership: Embeds Zero Harm culture into all activities; proactive in hazard recognition and mitigation.
• Strategic Thinking: Balances immediate operational needs with long-term asset life strategies.
• Project Execution: Experienced in planning, budgeting, and executing large-scale maintenance or capital projects.
• Analytical Mindset: Uses data and KPIs for decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication: Builds strong cross-functional and site-to-site partnerships.
   

Working Conditions & Physical / Mental Demands

• Frequent presence in manufacturing and maintenance areas, exposed to industrial environments (heat, noise, energy sources).
• Requires standing, walking, and inspection of equipment and facility systems.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. and work in elevated areas.
• Up to 25% travel between ASC locations.
• Regular use of computer systems and analytics tools for reporting and decision-making.
  
   

Salary Range: This position's estimated annual base salary is $138,000.00 - $208,000.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.

Arbitration Notice

Steelscape, LLC (and its related BlueScope companies) requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment-related disputes between you and the Company will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. The agreement also includes a class and collective action waiver, meaning claims must be brought on an individual basis.
Applicants may review a copy of the agreement upon request prior to signing.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal
opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.